Economy
Singapore PMI slips by 0.1 point in November
Singapore PMI slips by 0.1 point in November
The electronics sector recorded a marginal 0.1 point rise.
Credit Bureau Asia debuts on SGX Mainboard
CIMB Bank Berhad Singapore is the issue manager.
Aedge Group announces IPO launch on Catalist
The sponsor for the listing is UOB Kay Hian.
Half of Singaporeans shop local to help businesses recover from COVID-19 impact
Consumers also spent at socially-responsible businesses.
Over half a million Singaporeans ditched travel credit cards: survey
More planning to get rid of theirs if restrictions remain in place in 2021.
Overall job postings recovering: job platform
Recovery is concentrated on certain industries and roles.
Singapore IPO activity ‘bright' amidst market risks
Singapore raised US$852m in proceeds from eight IPO deals so far this year.
Businesses still in trouble if tourists don't return by 2021: survey
Singapore businesses call on local shoppers for support.
Singapore's Q3 GDP performing better than MTI estimates: analyst
Strong uptick in manufacturing momentum in Q3 helped improve GDP.
COVID-19 ‘dragged down' financial wellness: survey
Around 31% of respondents had issues paying off their housing loans.
SPH REIT appoints Trina Loh as new board director
Loh will be an independent non-executive director of the board.
Companies ‘cautious' on 2021 salary increments: survey
Projected overall salary increase for 2021 is at 3.5%.
SingPost issues $250m for 10-year fixed-rate notes
The notes will have an interest rate of 2.53% per annum.
ABS, SGX team up to enhance due diligence standards
Companies planning to list now have to meet higher standards.
NODX posts 3.1% drop in October
Both electronic and non-electronic NODX reported declines.
Millennials most optimistic about finances, post-COVID-19 future: UOB
More than half believe they will be financially stable in 12 months; only 13% of Baby Boomers said the same.
Singapore to require COVID-19 tests to travellers from high-risk countries
Travellers will be required to serve a 14-day stay-home notice.
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